Supervisor, Horticulture Research and Trials

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Society, Inc.•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Responsible for day to day maintenance of the research/trials gardens under the direction of the Trials Manager. Oversee efficient productivity and timely completion of duties in assigned areas. Physically perform garden labor. Work in all weather conditions. Contribute to team effort. Work week is a Monday-Friday schedule; holiday and weekend schedules do apply.

Requirements

Ability to identify common pests and weeds
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks through use of effective organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Ability to effectively organize work flow for timely completion and develop staff to work as a team; maintain professional work ethic
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.; repetitively bend/stoop, move across property and work in all weather conditions and follow approved safety guidelines
Texas driver’s license required to operate garden vehicles
Prior research or trialing experience with emphasis in annual and perennial materials
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture or related field (may accept Associate’s Degree and three to five years related experience)
Ability to follow DABS safety policies and guidelines

Nice To Haves

Texas Certified Pesticide Applicators license preferred
Light power equipment experience preferred

Responsibilities

Physically perform general landscape maintenance, including planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing, doing minor irrigation repairs, pruning, and pest control according to written maintenance and safety standards
Perform data collection including: rating, labeling, and photographs
Under the direction of the Trials Manager implement fertilization schedules
Train and develop gardeners to increase knowledge of plant materials and landscape maintenance practices
Responsible for securing all equipment at the end of the day and notifying manager of any supply needs
Handle weekly maintenance of interior plants; reports status to the Trials Manager
Responsible for unloading trucks, inventory, upkeep, and watering of garden material
Assist in group activities and special projects as required
Ability to drive to multiple locations for work duties
Apply pesticides (when trained) using appropriate safety procedures as provided and according to OSHA standards
Monitor irrigation system and pump systems (where applicable), repair minor problems, and report malfunctions
Assist with educational and research projects as required, example: horticultural demonstrations during special events
Work effectively and maintain a good working relationship with other department staff within the Arboretum